42408 Dawson Springs, KY is a small rural town located in Hopkins County with a population of 6,565 and a density of 49 people per square mile. This small community is home to several local businesses including: the Ledbetter Supermarket, Hopkins County Floral Shop, and Ace Hardware & Rental Store. Year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping, and hiking can be enjoyed at nearby Pennyrile State Park or at the local golf course. Other organizations in the area are the Dawson Springs Public Library, the Dawson Springs Historical Society, and the Dawson Springs Arts Council. Local sporting events include high school basketball games taking place at Dawson Springs High School, as well as youth baseball and soccer tournaments hosted by local churches throughout the year.
The population in Dawson Springs (zip 42408) is 6,565. There are 51 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dawson Springs (zip 42408) is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dawson Springs (zip 42408) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dawson Springs (zip 42408)
- 56.1% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Dawson Springs (zip 42408)
- 96.1% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander